Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Locarno
Medical Practice Assistant
- 07 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Locarno
Job summary
L’EOC, a multi-site hospital in Ticino, offers 1,000 beds. Join us for a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive environment with great benefits!
Tasks
- You will manage medical-delegated tasks independently.
- Welcome patients and handle medical reports and billing.
- Ensure appointments are managed efficiently and confidentially.
Skills
- Must have a federal diploma as a medical assistant.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing skills are required.
- Fluent in Italian with good German communication skills.
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About the job
The EOC, the multisite hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organisation effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital service, regardless of where the services are required.
Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relations, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.
To complete our team of medical secretariats and outpatient clinics at the Locarno Regional Hospital La Carità, we are looking for a
Medical Practice Assistant (50-70%)
Profile:
The person we would like to meet is flexible and able to quickly adapt to different situations. Friendly and sociable, they demonstrate a strong proactive attitude. In addition to independently managing delegated medical tasks, they have a good command of the main secretarial duties (patient reception, drafting medical reports, billing, appointment management). The ideal candidate is particularly sensitive to understanding the needs of users and believes, as we do, in the importance of putting the patient at the centre of our attention. They also understand the importance of confidentiality and professional secrecy.
Necessary requirements:
- Federal certificate of capacity as Medical Practice Assistant;
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Office) and typing skills;
- Native Italian speaker with good oral knowledge of German.
Start date:
For any questions or clarifications, the Head of Medical Secretariats at the Locarno Regional Hospital is available at 091 811 47 54.
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the electronic platform available at www.eoc.ch by 31 July 2026.
